I have been volunteering with WITS for five years now and have loved working with the students. Anyone who knows me knows I have always had a love for reading since I was a young kid. Growing up, I loved my school's summer reading programs, had a library card from a young age and always participated in the Barnes and Noble summer reading challenge.

Literacy is so crucial and the first step towards success for a child to learn more skills, apply to college and eventually start their career. Join me in raising money for De Diego Academy to ensure every child has their own books to read over the summer break.

A donation of $50 will purchase all the books for one student for the whole summer, so every dollar donated makes a difference!

Thank you for your support!


About De Diego Academy:
De Diego Elementary Community Academy is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on Chicago’s west side. De Diego Elementary has a diverse student population, with 61% identifying as Hispanic or Latinx and 29% identifying as Black or African American. By donating to WITS, you provide culturally relevant texts that boost students’ self-esteem and sense of belonging.


About WITS and Summer Books:
Summer Books is the program designed to send each WITS student home with a collection of books for the summer to maintain their interest in reading. WITS (Working in the Schools) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and empowering students in the Chicago Public School System through mentorship and educational programs.